Sanpete County
Sanpete County, Utah
Manti, UT 84642
Phone: (435) 835-2131
Fax: (435) 835-2135
utahreach.org/sanpete/govt/index.htm
In central UT, south of Provo; original county; organized 1850 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: Corruption of San Pitch, name of the Ute Indian chieftain whose people lived in the region.
Area (sq mi):: 1602.66 (land 1588.11; water 14.55) Population per square mile: 15.10
Population 2005: 24,044 State rank: 12 Population change: 2000-20005 5.60%; 1990-2000 40.00% Population 2000: 22,763 (White 90.50%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 6.60%; Asian 0.50%; Other 6.90%). Foreign born: 4.80%. Median age: 25.30
Income 2000: per capita $12,442; median household $33,042; Population below poverty level: 15.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $15,142-$16,275
Unemployment (2004): 6.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 22.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 20.30%
See other counties in Utah.